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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.27, 48.67 and 20.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.27, 48.67 and 20.72 is: 28.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.27 : 48.67 = 20.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.27/48.67 = 20.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.27x = 48.67 × 20.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.27x = 1,008.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008.34/35.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.59

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